Position: Google Cloud Operations Engineer
Location: Germantown, MD – fully onsite
Top 3 Skills:
- 3+ years' proficiency in CI/CD tools (e.g., Cloudbuild, Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
- 3+ years' knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g. Google Cloud, AWS, Azure and VMWare).
- 3+ years' experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
Job Description:
EchoStar has an exciting opportunity for a Contractor - Google Cloud Operations Engineer in our Hughes Network Systems division to help us develop the next generation of satellite communications systems. The position is in our Germantown, MD office.
Responsibilities:
1. Infrastructure Management using IaC and Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD):
- Use CI/CD pipelines to implement changes, ensure smooth integration of code changes and rapid deployment of applications.
- Configure and monitor cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and on-premises servers.
2. Database Management
- Implement changes/ updates to database schemas, tables, indexes, and relationships.
- Write and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, triggers, and scripts.
- Use ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes for data integration and migration.
- Monitor and analyze database performance to identify and resolve issues.
- Implement indexing, partitioning, and query optimization techniques to improve database performance.
- Develop and implement backup and recovery plans to protect against data loss.
- Regularly test backup and recovery procedures to ensure data can be restored effectively.
3. Monitoring and Performance Optimization:
- Implement and manage monitoring and logging solutions (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana).
- Analyze system performance and application metrics to identify and address bottlenecks.
4. Collaboration and Communication:
- Work closely with development teams to understand application requirements and provide operational support.
- Facilitate communication between development, operations, and quality assurance teams to ensure alignment.
5. Automation and Scripting:
- Use scripts and automation tools to streamline repetitive tasks and processes.
- Use scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation purposes.
6. Security and Compliance:
- Enforce security best practices and policies for application and infrastructure.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards (e.g., PII, PCI, GDPR, HIPAA).
7. Incident Management and Troubleshooting:
- Respond to and resolve operational issues, outages, and incidents.
- Perform root cause analysis and implement preventive measures to avoid future incidents in close interaction with vendors and service providers.
8. Configuration Management and Documentation/Reporting:
- Manage application configurations and environment settings to ensure consistency across development, testing, and production environments.
- Document network configurations, policies, and procedures.
- Prepare reports on network performance, incidents, and upgrades.
- Maintain an inventory of Servers, routers, firewalls, Virtual Machines, network assets and resources in CMDB
9. Collaboration and Coordination:
- Work closely with IT teams, vendors, and other stakeholders to implement and upgrade network solutions.
- Coordinate with other departments to ensure network solutions align with business needs.
- Participate in project planning and management activities related to network infrastructure.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 3+ years' proficiency in CI/CD tools (e.g., Cloudbuild, Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
- 3+ years' experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
- 3+ years' knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g. Google Cloud, AWS, Azure and VMWare).
- 3+ years' knowledge of Load Balancers and WAF (e.g. F5-ASM, Cloud Armor, Global Load Balancers, F5-LTM, etc.)
- 1+ year experience with with IaC tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
- 3+ years' proficiency in network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, etc.).
- 1+ year experience with network security practices and tools.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong problem-solving abilities to diagnose and resolve network issues.
- Ability to analyze network performance metrics and make necessary adjustments.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for documentation and support.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
- Certifications related to cloud platforms (e.g., Google Cybersecurity Professional)
- Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Familiarity with security practices and tools